Competition is stiff in $5B meal kit delivery market

Blue Apron’s subdued IPO has more to do with the intense competition in meal kit delivery, recently stoked by Amazon, than declining consumer interest.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2017

FedEx's TNT Express still suffering effects of Petya cyberattack

The company said damage was so extensive it may not be able to restore TNT's operations in full.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 18, 2017

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

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Instacart expands to the Lehigh Valley

The region is booming due to the logistics industry's growth, bringing a new wave of shoppers, convenience stores and data for the grocery delivery provider.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 18, 2017

Automation in warehouses may produce higher ROI

Warehouse automation can stabilize a high-turnover workplace, streamline supply chains and produce higher cost savings.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • July 17, 2017

Jet, Latch partner to ease last-mile delivery in NYC

The Walmart-owned company is installing "smart locks" in 1,000 buildings to smooth out the package delivery process for urban apartment dwellers.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2017

Logistically Minded: Peak shipping season is here

Recent events show the market is beginning to prepare for a surge in freight shipments, beginning with a similar rise in rates.

By Edwin Lopez , Andy Burt • July 14, 2017

IBM, Automation Anywhere want to automate rote, data-intensive tasks

The collaboration is intended to help companies improve processes and free employees to focus on more creative aspects of their jobs.

By Justine Brown • July 14, 2017

SAP's Leonardo aims to help companies manage collected IoT data

The tool could be an asset for companies attempting to track information in real time. For example, manufacturing companies could use it to help predict machine breakdowns. 

By Justine Brown • July 12, 2017

FedEx collaborates with Boeing on ecoDemonstrator initiative

To meet holiday demand, FedEx will take possession of the Boeing 777 in advance of sustainability tweaks.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 12, 2017

Report: Reusable, connected pallets could have major carbon impact

The report is from a planned series of case studies touting AT&T's ongoing efforts to become a more sustainable company.

By Jackie Snow • July 11, 2017

Survey: Logistics professionals struggle to implement mobile technology

Adopting IoT technology can help a logistics company keep pace with the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 10, 2017

Logistically Minded: Supply prices in the spotlight amid growth economy

Supply chain managers should be careful about relying too heavily on their forecasts at the expense of healthy margins.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • July 7, 2017

BIMCO addresses cybersecurity issues with new guidelines

After the sweeping NotPetya attack, the maritime council is challenging companies to adhere to new cybersecurity guidelines to reduce risk.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 7, 2017

Survey: Supply chain managers prefer conservative innovation

Innovation takes a back seat to immediate ROI when it comes to technology adoption.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 6, 2017

Maersk's Nyetya recovery highlights impact of global cyberattacks

The global malware attack hit companies across sectors, hindering logistics companies just as much as chocolate factories. More than a week after Nyetya, organizations are still working to recover. 

By Naomi Eide • July 5, 2017

Cyberattacks seek industrial targets

As A.P. Moller-Maersk struggles to recover from a cyberattack, Kapersky Labs found 50% of this week's targets were manufacturing or oil and gas busineses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 30, 2017

Maersk, FedEx cases show how cyberattacks can roil global logistics

Global terminal and air freight disruptions highlight the need for logistics continuity plans in case of crises, and the growing threat of cyberattacks worldwide

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 29, 2017

It's time to cross the digital divide

When it comes to service, transportation firms cannot deliver tomorrow what they delivered yesterday. To achieve the next level, they must cross the digital divide.

By Simon Bunegar • June 28, 2017

Novelty, precision and personalized nutrition: The benefits of 3-D printed food

While the technology is expected to be adopted by more restaurants and kitchens, the device has obstacles to overcome including price, reliability and speed.    

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 28, 2017

Petya or not? Global ransomware attack hits Maersk, shuts down 2 US terminals

Global ransomware attacks against corporations are the new normal. Unfortunately for shippers, sometimes it causes terminals to shut down.

By Naomi Eide • June 27, 2017

Maersk unveils cold chain visibility tool, targets pharma transport market

A growing consumer demand for cold chain products and shippers' need for supply chain visibility suggests the tool will have a ROI.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 27, 2017

Brooklyn start-up mass produces 3-D printed parts with robots

Robots take care of rote tasks as Voodoo Manufacturing attempt to disrupt the small parts manufacturing business with 3-D printers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 27, 2017

IBM and Cornell seek to sequence milk genome to streamline cold chain

The new research project will help milk producers create a baseline for good milk and identify bad milk before it gets to the consumer, establishing greater quality assurance.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • June 26, 2017

Logistically Minded: 2017 shaping up as year of major supply chain deals

Amazon's purchase of Whole Food could be just the first domino to fall in changes to come for supply chains.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • June 23, 2017

Honda halts production after second wave of WannaCry cyberattacks

As cyberattacks rise in frequency, so too must companies' cybersecurity efforts.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 23, 2017